Re: Chunking tuna setup advice
Look for a 7' 40-80lb class rod. It should have a long (12" min.) butt and a long (10" min.) fore grip. The 7' length is nice to have when the fish makes a run under the boat and you need to "follow" it under to keep your line off the keel. The long butt grip is also nice to have during this same scenario. In party boat tuna fishing, the rail is your friend. This is where the long fore grip comes into play. You lay the fore grip on the rail (fulcrum) to advantage the angler during the fight.
THAT SAID: I've yet to find this exact rod on a retail (non-custom) shelf. That's kinda what led ME into custom rod building. I couldn't buy what I wanted so I learned to do it myself. Soooo, if you're not interested in a rod building addiction, just try to find something similar. You'll probably have to compromise on the butt or fore grip.
As far as a reel goes...Shimano TLD 30 2 speed. Loaded with 60lb mono. Good starting point.
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